by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Oct 7, 2016 | Dental Care
Why Periodontal Disease is not a pretty picture Periodontal disease is a chronic form of an otherwise preventable and simple gum inflammation. A redness, swelling and tenderness of the gums most times are not bothersome or painful and, hence, you are likely not to...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Sep 30, 2016 | Dental Care
Causes of Bleeding Gums Gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, is an early sign and one of the main culprits of bleeding gums. Your gums are tender and swollen if they have gingivitis and bleed easily when you brush or floss. Continue to brush and floss properly...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Sep 28, 2016 | Dental Care
Allergies in Dentistry If you have allergies to specific items used in dental treatment, it shouldn’t mean that you will keep yourself away from receiving proper dental care. There are ways your dentist can provide alternative methods of care. To be certain you have...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Sep 8, 2016 | Dental Care
The Fearful and the Anxious You might be one of those types who, because of a past painful or stressful experience in a dental chair, so going to the dentist is not the easiest thing to do. A small percentage of people, have a serious fear and will not seek preventive...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Aug 31, 2016 | Dental Care
When you break or lose a tooth, you may be a candidate for a bridge. This form of restorative dentistry comes in the form of an artificial tooth structure that is held in place by a pair of crowns installed on the two adjacent teeth. It is an effective solution for...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Aug 16, 2016 | Dental Care
What do you think of when you think of foods that rot your teeth? If you’re like most people, you probably know enough to limit your intake of sugary candies and sodas. However, there are many other substances with the potential to quickly encourage tooth decay. One...
